20 Along the Forth
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20 Along the Forth
20 Along the Forth is a 20 mile (32.2 km) marathon training run organised by Blast Running that raises funds for The MS Society Scotland. The route starts at Cargilfield School in Barnton, Edinburgh, and passes through Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry, and across the Forth Road Bridge before returning toward Barnton.
The course surface is roughly 75% tarmac and 25% runnable estate roads, with approximately 1,150 ft (350 m) of total undulation; the organisers note there are no big hills. There are no road closures for the event. The route is fully marked and marshalled, with first aid cover and water stations at miles 5.5 (9.5 km) and 14.5 (23 km). Chip timing, a finisher’s medal, and post-race fuel are included with entry.
Entries are limited to a maximum of 1,000 runners. The event is open to entrants aged 17 and over, and wave starts are arranged by target finish time to group runners by pace. Entry details published for the event list an entry fee of £30 with an optional £1 charity donation. Free on-street parking is available near the school and parking is also available in the school grounds; a local bus service stops near the start location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
